- Cost of Living
- Italy
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Italy compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 42% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (100元) | 51元 | + 96% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (62元) | 34元 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.53 (35元) | 15元 | + 138% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.29 (10元) | 15元 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.66 (28元) | 16元 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.06 (16元) | 8元 | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (54元) | 58元 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.95 (15元) | 13元 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.22 (9元) | 7元 | + 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.36 (11元) | 5.63元 | + 87% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (59元) | 114元 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.90 (15元) | 8元 | + 94% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 (9元) | 12元 | - 29% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 31% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,305 (10,071元) | 9,408元 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €886 (6,838元) | 4,307元 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €134 (1,034元) | 439元 | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €789 (6,084元) | 5,706元 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €531 (4,094元) | 3,520元 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €100 (772元) | 311元 | + 148% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (183元) | 86元 | + 112% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €374 (2,888元) | 2,153元 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €111 (857元) | 681元 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.42 (34元) | 37元 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (76元) | 38元 | + 100% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 9% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €80 (614元) | 553元 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 (257元) | 260元 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (739元) | 624元 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (929元) | 694元 | + 34% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 44% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,775 (167,984元) | 143,509元 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.54 (12元) | 7元 | + 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (272元) | 156元 | + 74% | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 29% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (71元) | 26元 | + 175% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (66元) | 30元 | + 115% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €86 (662元) | 493元 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.20 (40元) | 29元 | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.55 (27元) | 36元 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.32 (26元) | 36元 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.16 (17元) | 9元 | + 79% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.02 (16元) | 14元 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (138元) | 59元 | + 135% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 36% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (270元) | 148元 | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (132元) | 86元 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €69 (536元) | 752元 | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 (520元) | 367元 | + 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (69元) | 59元 | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.63 (13元) | 34元 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.22 (40元) | 33元 | + 20% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €454 (3,506元) | 3,239元 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (1.53元) | 0.99元 | + 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €66 (506元) | 309元 | + 64% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.38 (42元) | 20元 | + 107% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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CNY
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 9,936 prices entered by 1,291 different people.
Cost of living in Italy is 35% more expensive than in China
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